I found Brandon's letter under a rock at the top of Makapu'u in May of 2021. By September, Brandon and I had the opportunity to spend time together in person, and record a series of conversations about love. A year after his passing in September 2022, with the support of his family, friends, letter finders - we are now in early stages of post production to turn these conversations into a short documentary. You can read the full letter below.
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UPDATES
February 28, 2025;
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We're due for an update! It's been a little over a month since I last checked in here.
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This month, I applied for a micro-grant from Open TV Atlas Fund. The fund is an initiative that "propels intersectional storytellers into the final stages of their creative journeys". It's designed to meet artists where they are - in our case, post-production finishing funds.
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Whether or not I receive finishing funds, I have committed myself to releasing this documentary in September. So, while I'm hopeful and open to receiving any assistance in getting this project finished - it is in no way going to affect the completion and release of the film.
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I had the pleasure of catching up with Nonnie not too long ago. I told her about this page and the updates I'm committed to bringing here for anyone interested. I've accepted that I am a sensitive gal (please know I am fighting every urge to not add an emoji here to imply that I'm in on the joke of calling myself a "sensitive gal"). Committing to updating folks in a way that invited a lot of incoming messages and feedback is overstimulating and puts me in a freeze state.
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Some questions Nonnie had that you may have as well;
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Where will folks watch it first?
Somewhere in Utah! Likely the SLC area. Likely in a theater. Likely with some other fun things to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the letter. *The exception to this being Brandon's immediate family and our executive producers/investors who will see it prior to finalizing.
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Will it go to Sundance?
I can say with all honesty that I don't care. And that's a good thing because when I don't care I tend to make better creative decisions. But I will submit it to Sundance of course!
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What's the plan after releasing?
It depends. I'm not looking too far ahead at the moment because, as likely all of us here know, focusing on the top of the mountain is not nearly as helpful as focusing on your next step.
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**IF YOU'RE IN THE SLC AREA on March 15, The National MS Society will be hosting their annual "Together for a Cure: Salt Lake City". There will be a very special guest speaker - Ryan! The legend who brought Brandon to the literal top of the world.
Click here for more info. That's what I got for now.
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Take good care. - Krys
past updates...
January 25, 2025:
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The film is currently in post-production. It's been a long process with limited & changing resources, but I am feeling more confident about where the cut is headed. I always knew it took a lot to make a film, but wow, it really takes a whole lot to make a film!
The climate of the entertainment industry has been rocky since 2023 (since 2020, really) and documentary projects have taken many hits along the way. I am confident that despite these road blocks, "Dear Brandon" will reach a locked cut in 2025.
The creative process for this project required a level of vulnerability than I was not equipped to meet. In 2024, I decided it was best for my overall health to take a step away from this project and others in order to give them the full, conscious attention they deserve. I'm happy to report that that break has come to an end. I'm feeling much more aligned and a bit more like myself. ​
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I'm currently prepping a new version of the doc to bring Kate (EP) and the rest of my post-production team in to review and give internal notes by the end of Q1. Our first screening for donors is set for September 2025 in honor of the 5th anniversary of the letter.
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I appreciate everyone's patience while I took time to heal and process as well as your continued support as we get "Dear Brandon" through the finish line.
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Big, big hugs. - Krys